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NEW YORK, May 20, 2017- The New York Women Committee held it’s 3rd edition of the Women of Honor Awards last May 19, 2017 at the Hilton Hotel, JFK, New York.

According to its initiator and host, Pastor Felicia Peju Omotoso, “The New York Women of Honor Banquet, is a forum for the recognition of women who have and are still greatly impacting the lives of other people positively both locally and internationally; women who through selfless service are making lives better for others”.

In her acceptance speech she said, “Women of Honor is a big recognition which comprises being Women of Courage. We, women will battle any calamities and obstacles just to achieve our goals. Women of Honor is also Women of Commitment- we are committed to be part of eradicating poverty, eradicating inequality and violence! Women of Honor are Women of Action, we are doers, not talkers, we execute our vision and we live our passion! And most of all Women of Honor are Women of Love, Compassion and Spirituality, for no matter how hard we try, if it’s not for our love for God and mankind which is our driving force, we will not go anywhere. Humanitarianism only works if the foundation is spiirtuality.”, an applauded remark of Princess Maria. She ended by thanking everyone including Pastor Felicia,Ms. Mabel Okonyia and Frances Ndika, “this is the best gift on my birthday itself (May 21), being honored as one of the Women of Honor!”.

The other four honorees who also shared the stage of honor are Her Highness Princess Pulcherie Simpson-Abomey Princess of Benin, Mrs. Mojubaolu Olufunke Okome-founder of #bringBackOurGirlsNYC, Mrs. Jacqueline Fox-Pascal- former Director of Citywide Asthma Initiative and Mrs. Evelyn Renea Williams- cancer survivor.